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  • Edward Simon Femeninas (On-Demand)

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    Described as “the best of us all” by no less an authority than Cuban piano giant Chucho Valdés, pianist and composer Edward Simon kicks off our series devoted to SFJAZ...

  • From the Archive - Christian Mcbride on Jimmy Smith

    In this edition of From the Archives, bass master Christian McBride tells a hilarious story as he reminisces over photos from the SFJAZZ Historical Archive that captured his performance with legendary organist Jimmy Smith at the 11th Street Block Party in October of 1995.

    As part of the 13th San...

  • Jazz Minute: Strata East Records

    In the latest Jazz Minute, we explore the legacy of Strata-East Records, the groundbreaking artist-run label founded by trumpeter Charles Tolliver and pianist Stanley Cowell. Created at a time when support for jazz musicians was dwindling, Strata-East became a pioneering artist-owned platform tha...

  • Jazz Takes w/ Kiefer

    Kiefer

    At SFJAZZ as part of our full-venue activation with the SMARTBOMB arts collective in January 2026, keyboardist, composer, and producer Kiefer offers his thoughts on AI music, his favorite production tools, the state of music education, the influence of J Dilla, and more.

    ABOUT KIEFER:

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  • Make It Jazz: SFJAZZ Collective take on Pearl Jam’s “Even Flow”

    SFJAZZ Collective plays Pearl Jam’s “Even Flow”

    In honor of the 35th anniversary of Pearl Jam’s Ten (released August 27, 1991), we challenged a trio of SFJAZZ Collective members including vibraphonist Warren Wolf, bassist Matt Brewer, and drummer Kendrick Scott to listen to Pearl Jam’s 1991 gru...

  • Terence Blanchard demos how artists "paint with sound" on the walls of SFJAZZ

    Using Terence Blanchard’s arrangement of Wayne Shorter’s classic “Footprints” as a canvas, Terence and a band made up of SFJAZZ staff demonstrates the interactive capabilities of Miner Auditorium’s Immersive Media System. This demonstration uses the system’s audio reactive interface to “paint” th...

  • Forward Motion: The Next Chapter Of SFJAZZ

    SFJAZZ is more than a stage. It's a home, a gathering place, a living expression of jazz – past, present and future. Join us as the story continues.

    Join us as SFJAZZ enters a new chapter of leadership and mission. Narrated by former SFJAZZ Board Chair Denise Young, this short video brings you i...

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    If you enjoy the videos and concerts SFJAZZ posts every week, you can support this work by becoming an SFJAZZ Member. Members are the heartbeat of SFJAZZ, our super fans who love and celebrate this music.

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